Monochrome - GF1

Anyone ever play with the settings for the "monochrome" on a GF1? Just curious if anyone has tried to modify the standard monochrome settings to get something other than the slightly green-ish results of the monochrome preset.

I haven't...but what I've heard often, and experienced a little on my own, is that monochrome results usually are better handled in post-processing. Obviously if you shoot jpgs that isn't any help at all...

Anyone ever play with the settings for the "monochrome" on a GF1? Just curious if anyone has tried to modify the standard monochrome settings to get something other than the slightly green-ish results of the monochrome preset.

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Have you tried the "film modes" on the GF1? There are three B&W modes: Standard, Dynamic and Smooth. Dynamic B&W is particularly effective for scenes where high contrast is desired; some stunning images have been created using this mode. For each of the B&W film types, you can adjust contrast, sharpness and noise reduction to taste.

Monochrome color mode "caputres the subject using tones characteristic of black and white photography, and with a whisper of color". If you don't want the whispering color, use one of the B&W film modes; they're a lot of fun!

Thanks crsnydertx. I typically use Dynamic B&W with some settings tweaked. You're right, the film modes give spectacular results. I was just wondering if anyone ever played with the monochrome setting. Mostly, this curiousity has been sparked by the Leica Monochrom. Not that I think you could get similar results with a GF1 of course , just the name reminded me of the "monochrome" setting on the Pany.